Vanessa Postma is an animator and illustrator specializing in both 2D and 3D work. Her vibrant creations draw inspiration from hip-hop culture, cartoons, and bold colors, with storytelling at the heart of her art. She also weaves elements of her Surinamese heritage into her work, creating dynamic and culturally rich visual narratives.
Besides focussing on brands/commercial work, she aspires to develop her filmmaking skills within the animation industry.
Graduated with a Masters degree in Animation from MIVC St. Joost School of Art & Design in 2023.
Besides focussing on brands/commercial work, she aspires to develop her filmmaking skills within the animation industry.
Graduated with a Masters degree in Animation from MIVC St. Joost School of Art & Design in 2023.
Email: vanessapostma.hello@outlook.com
Exhibitions
2026 SEEN x OP& Utrecht - group exhibition at OP& Space Utrecht
2025 SEEN Exhibition - group exhibition at WORM Rotterdam
2025 PictoPlasma: Character Matters - group exhibition at Neurotitian Gallery Berlin
2025 SEEN Exhibition - group exhibition at WORM Rotterdam
2025 PictoPlasma: Character Matters - group exhibition at Neurotitian Gallery Berlin
Open Call Selections
2026 Selected for Playgrounds NEXT Talent Program 2026–2027
2025 Selected Finalist ''De beeldmakers''
2026 Selected for Playgrounds NEXT Talent Program 2026–2027
2025 Selected Finalist ''De beeldmakers''
2025 Longlisted World of Illustrations - category exploration
2024 Selected Finalist Kaboom Animation Festival - student showreel competition
Talks
2025 Playgrounds: Open Stage Interview
Publications
2025 Vers Beton ''De Strijd tegen drugscrimininaliteit begint al op de basisschool'' - Illustration